Rogers district, Oklahoma, United States

Places to visit near Verdigris

Verdigris is a town in Rogers district, Oklahoma, United States, home to about 4,351 people. Within 50 km by road there are 235 places to visit — 63 churches, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints and 37 museums. The must-see places are Blue Whale (7 km), Catoosa First Assembly of God (10 km) and Will Rogers Museum (14 km).

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Verdigris, Oklahoma
Verdigris, Rogers district, Oklahoma, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Verdigris at a glance

Location
Rogers district, Oklahoma, United States
Population
about 4,351
Coordinates
36.2348° N, 95.6911° W
Places within 50 km
235 (41 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Verdigris

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Churches near Verdigris

72 churches within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Catoosa First Assembly of God (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Verdigris

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Yonkipin Lake Dam (4 km); the best-known is Lake Claremore (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Verdigris

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Round Mountain (10 km); the best-known is Claremore Mound (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Verdigris

40 museums within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Catoosa Historical Museum (9 km); the best-known is Will Rogers Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Verdigris

35 forts & heritage within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Eric Wiles Memorial Tree Placque (19 km); the best-known is Will Rogers' Family Home (Dog Iron Ranch) (32 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Verdigris

23 parks within 100 km of Verdigris. The closest is Benton Park (25 km); the best-known is Woodward Park (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Verdigris

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Verdigris
  2. 10 km Catoosa First Assembly of God · church, Rogers
  3. 18 km Owasso Lake Dam · dam, Tulsa
  4. 27 km Will Rogers Museum · museum, Rogers
  5. 8 km Lake Claremore · lake, Rogers
  6. 7 km J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum · museum, Rogers
  7. 14 km Back to Verdigris

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Verdigris by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6372Catoosa First Assembly of God (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3250Yonkipin Lake Dam (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3741Round Mountain (10 km)
    Museums3740Catoosa Historical Museum (9 km)
    Forts & heritage3235Eric Wiles Memorial Tree Placque (19 km)
    Parks1623Benton Park (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Tulsa Zoo (24 km)
    Other attractions56Blue Whale (7 km)
    Temples33Grace Apostolic Temple (32 km)
    Beaches & coast22Willow Beach (36 km)
    Caves22The Cave House (38 km)
    Buddhist sites11Tam-Bao Buddhist Temple (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Bixhoma Falls (48 km)

    Verdigris: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Verdigris?

    Blue Whale (attraction, about 7 km), Catoosa First Assembly of God (church, about 10 km), Will Rogers Museum (museum, about 14 km), J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum (museum, about 14 km), Owasso Lake Dam (dam, about 20 km), Lake Claremore (lake, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Verdigris?

    235 places on Spotwander: 63 churches, 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 museums, 32 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Verdigris?

    Catoosa First Assembly of God, about 10 km by road; Owasso Lake Dam (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Verdigris?

    Yonkipin Lake Dam, about 4 km by road; Diamond Sevens Dam (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Verdigris?

    Round Mountain, about 10 km by road; Hooper Hill (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Verdigris?

    Start in Verdigris, visit Catoosa First Assembly of God, then Owasso Lake Dam, then Will Rogers Museum, then Lake Claremore, then J.M. Davis Arms & Historical Museum, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Verdigris?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Verdigris

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Verdigris’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Verdigris on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.